New York Politics

NYC Board Of Corrections Votes To End Solitary Confinement In City’s Jails

The New York City Board of Corrections has voted to end solitary confinement in the City’s jails, though critics still…

3 years ago

New York, Oregon & Maryland Latest States To Create COVID-19 Vaccine Lotteries

New York and Maryland announced Thursday that their state governments will run lotteries for their residents who receive the COVID-19…

4 years ago

Andrew Giuliani, Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s Son, Announces 2022 Bid For N.Y. Governor

Andrew Giuliani, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's son, announced on Tuesday that he is running for governor of…

4 years ago

New York City Public Schools Cancel Snow Days Next Year

New York City's Department of Education recently released its 2021-22 school year calendar with one notable change: the snow days…

4 years ago

New York’s COVID-19 Nursing Home Death Toll Hidden By Gov. Andrew Cuomo For 5 Months

During the COVID-19 pandemic, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office hid the number of deaths in nursing homes for at…

4 years ago

De Blasio Plans For Full Reopening Of New York City On July 1

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) announced on Thursday that New York City would "fully reopen" on July 1,…

4 years ago

Pelosi Says SALT Tax Relief Should Be In ‘American Jobs Plan’ Infrastructure Bill

After the Republicans capped on federal deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) in their 2017 tax bill, Speaker of…

4 years ago

Court Upholds NYPD’s Firing Daniel Pantaleo, Officer Involved In Eric Garner’s Death

The state Supreme Court’s Appellate Division upheld the New York Police Department's decision to fire Daniel Pantaleo, the officer involved…

4 years ago

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Gave Family Special Access To COVID-19 Tests In 2020

Several prominent New York lawmakers have called for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign after allegedly covering up nursing home COVID-19…

4 years ago

New York Lawmakers Reach Deal To Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Following its neighbor New Jersey, New York is in the final stages of preparing to legalize recreational marijuana. A new…

4 years ago

Trump’s Tweet About The ‘Chinese Virus’ Sparked Increase In Anti-Asian Hashtags

"The United States will be powerfully supporting those industries, like Airlines and others, that are particularly affected by the Chinese…

4 years ago

Biden Says Gov. Cuomo Should Step Down If Investigation Finds Wrongdoing

President Joe Biden told reporters in front on Marine One on Tuesday afternoon that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D)…

4 years ago

Cuomo Aides Omitted Full Number Of Nursing Home COVID Deaths, Health Department Confirms

The New York State Health Department confirmed on Friday that aides to Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) altered a report on…

4 years ago

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Says He’s ‘Truly Sorry’ After 3rd Woman Comes Forward With Sexual Harassment Accusations

Amid a growing number of scandals, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) now faces several accusations of sexual harassment from…

4 years ago

Justice Dept. & FBI Investigate Cuomo’s Handling Of Nursing Home Deaths

The FBI and Brooklyn federal prosecutor's office have opened an investigation into how New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been…

4 years ago

Andrew Yang Announces Campaign For New York City Mayor

Entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang announced Friday that he is running for mayor of New York City in the…

4 years ago

New York City To Cancel All Contracts With Trump Organizations Due To ‘Criminal Activity’

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that the city will be canceling several Trump projects because of…

4 years ago

David Dinkins, New York City’s First Black Mayor, Dies At 93

New York City's first black mayor, David Dinkins, died from natural causes on Monday at age 93. Dinkins held office…

4 years ago

Trump Justice Department Identifies New York City, Seattle & Portland ‘Anarchist Jurisdictions’

A statement was released from the Department of Justice on Monday that included a list of cities that, under instructions…

4 years ago

Trump Issues Executive Order To Cut Funds To Cities That Have ‘Defunded Police’

President Donald Trump ordered a review of cities' treatment of law enforcement Wednesday, threatening to block federal funds if the White House…

4 years ago